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After all, we all know just how debilitating pain can be especially when it comes to aching necks and aching bodies in general. When it becomes time to put your pain in check, consider using one or more of these fantastic and easy to implement pain management tips.

Pain Management Strategies

Stretch Daily

Stretching all of the muscles and limbs in your body on a daily basis will help to alleviate some of the pain you might be used to dealing with on a daily basis. A full body stretch is ideal and can be done in less than 10 minutes before you start your day. Stretching will provide relief if you have to sit or stand all day at your job, and helps to limit the possibility of straining muscles and joints too much.

Reduce Or Eliminate Alcohol Use

Alcohol makes it hard to sleep which in turn can worsen pain and at the very least doesn’t give your body the proper rest it needs to repair itself to better deal with pain. This is true when it comes to chronic pain so greatly reducing or even eliminating alcohol use can improve the quality of life. Instead of using alcohol to relax at night, try a cup of herbal tea in your favorite flavors.

Reduce Your Stress

Stress contributes a lot to the chronic pain you might have. The more stress you have, the more pain you feel, it’s that simple. You will discover that as you learn how to control your stress that your pain fades at least a little which makes it easier to manage every day. Try various stress-reducing techniques until you learn what works best for you, and some of the pain should subside as you progress over time.

Get A Weekly Massage

This is one of the most fun pain management tips you will comes across. A professional massage can provide enough pain to help you get through the week without having to take a lot of pain meds and suffering. Even a short ten-minute neck massage can make a big difference but if you’d like to see the most benefits of this kind of therapy, go for an hour long full body massage when possible.
If you can’t manage a full body massage each week, then go for once a month or switch it up and get massages for different parts of the body each time you go. Don’t be afraid to ask a good friend, spouse or family member for a massage if you can’t get to the parlor. They’ll probably be happy to help you better manage your pain in this way.